PAL 155 - Law Office Administration

Institution:

West Virginia Northern Community College

Subject:

Paralegal

Description:

This course prepares students to develop the necessary skills to work both independently and dependently in the 21st century law office. With the emergence of new technologies, a diversified workplace environment, and a more competitive and continuously expanding marketplace, students needs to be ready to meet these challenges. Topics covered include the following: legal timekeeping and billing procedures, creating and formatting legal memos and correspondence, communication etiquette in a law office setting, time management, file management, and document management procedures in a law office setting.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.wvncc.edu/

Phone Number:

(304) 233-5900

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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